Exhibits and more...
African American Dolls
A selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April 17. Phillips House, 28 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 764-7459.
Artists Choose Artists
An exhibition based on a mentoring relationship between established artists and young artists in Nassau County. Works by Charles Winslow, Doris Campbell, Kenneth Smith, James Brown, Rosa Hanna Scott, Maxine Townsend-Broderick, Brent Bailor, Hershel Manier, Rebecca Fowler, David Wilson, and Bernard James, among others, are on display. Opening Sunday, Feb. 6, with reception from 3-5 p.m. Through March 25. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549.
Theater/ Music
Cabaret
The musical masterpiece set in 1930s Berlin, Thursday and Friday, Feb 10-11, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 12, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
The Seafarer
Conor McPherson's drama set in northern Dublin involving a high stakes poker game on a Christmas evening, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 11-12, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 13, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Barrier Beach Roots Project
Bethany Yarrow, vocalist and daughter of Peter Yarrow of Peter Paul & Mary, and Rufus Cappadocia perform, Saturday, Feb. 12, 8 p.m. Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave. 432-7201 or www.aip-arts.org.
Dial M For Murder
Thriller about a man plotting his wife's murder, Saturday, Feb. 12, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 13, 3 p.m. $20, $16 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Adlib Steel Drum Orchestra
The band performs a diverse program based on the musical traditions of Trinidad and Tobago, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Ensemble Espanol
The dance ensemble shares the rich traditions of Spanish dance, Sunday, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. $40 and $35. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Hofstra String Quartet
The quartet performs works by Purcell, Hayden and Schubert, Sunday, Feb. 13, 3 p.m. $15, $12 seniors and students. Hofstra's Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, California Ave., South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Music Of The Movies
Jazz vocalist Laura Hull and her trio present a retrospective of rarely heard movie music, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
The People Of Clarendon County
A performance event based on the book edited by journalist Alice Bernstein, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. The production, honoring Black History Month, depicts black parents in South Carolina who risked death to fight for "equal" education, leading to the Supreme Court's historic Brown v. Board of Education ruling. Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Valentine's Day Melodies
Jenna Esposito and Tony B perform tributes to the music of Connie Francis, Rosemary Clooney, Sinatra, The Rat Pack, and much more, Sunday, Feb. 13, 3 p.m. Uncle Floyd Vivino also performs his one-of-a-kind comedy routines. Hofstra University's John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead. 889-2229.
Family
Peanuts
Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang come to life on stage, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Pirates Of Treasure Island
Ride the high seas to adventure, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 12-13, 1 p.m. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Sleeping Beauty
The beloved tale about the princess and the spell-bound prince, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m. $10. The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Story Songs With Debbie And Friends
Debbie and Friends present an interactive “variety show,” Saturday Feb. 12, 1 and 3 p.m. The performance includes a diverse array of styles including rock, pop, country, reggae, and show tunes. Become the Big Bad Wolf and blow the house down, fix Rosie's wrong rhymes, test your skills with the Simon Sez Song and share a special moment singing "Love Is A Family." $4 with museum admission ($3 members), $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
An American Celebration
Experience historic Rock Hall through the eyes of a slave as she is freed, on a guided walking tour, Sunday Feb. 13, 1 and 2:30 p.m. During this historically accurate program, visitors will be present for the reading of the will of Dr. Samuel Martin. $12, $10 for members and seniors, $7 children. Space limited and reservations required. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.
Chinese New Year Origami Workshop
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit by creating origami works, for grades 7-12, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required. Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Notices
Cast Call
Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc. is casting its spring/summer musical, "Bye Bye Birdie," which will be performed out-of-doors with full orchestra, May 13 through July 23. Rehearsals will begin in mid-March. Auditions for adult roles will be Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m.; auditions for teenage roles will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. All auditions are at Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc., 34 Forest Ave., Lynbrook. For additional information, call 599-6870.